Screwdrivers are essential tools for the watchmaker, but it can be confusing. Is Bergeon worth the hype? Is Horotec overpriced? Are you a good watchmaker if you don’t use screwdrivers from any of the big brands? If you’re absolutely certain that watchmaking is the perfect job or hobby for you, the Bergeon 30081-S09 or 30081-S10 are excellent choices. Waldy from Waldy’s Watchrepair uses the Bergeon 6899-S09 and a set of French screwdrivers in a wooden box he bought at Beco. Guillem from Guille watchmaker uses a Bergeon 30081-S10 set and a 9-piece set of Cousins’ own brand. This watch screwdriver kit comes with a lifetime guarantee which is not very common for screwdrivers.

In the end, I sold most of the screwdrivers apart from the Bergeon 30081-S09 set. It simply feels the best, but it’s a personal preference. The process of using a watch screwdriver is pretty straightforward and not that complicated. But it also depends on what you intend to screw. Attention All Watchmakers! Bergeon has launched one of the most comfortable screwdriver set to date. It has everything the FB-1200 offer and more. Simply put, this is the best of the best. So why not treat yourself with this wonderful 10 piece screwdriver set. Bergeon Swiss Made Stainless Steel 2.50 mm Screwdriver with special knurled handle and ball bearing head. The big 18 mm diameter domed head design makes it easier to rest your palm on top and 8 mm diameter special knurled handle helps your fingers grip the body better, while the ball bearing inside the top of the head spins with ease as you unscrew tough and stubborn screws. Uses the stainless steel screwdriver blade 6899-M-250. Cas-Ker is an American distributor of watchmakers screwdrivers from Bergeon, Horotec, VOH, and other high quality Swiss manufacturers.If you have at least these sizes, you’ll come very far, but it also depends on what types of screws you will screw. If it is bracelet screws, then these sizes will usually be more than enough for the vast majority of timepieces. However, if you are also going to use screwdrivers for movements and other parts, then you may need different sizes. With this said, it can be wise to invest in a kit with more screwdrivers so you don’t end up with a watch you can’t work on because you don’t have the proper screwdriver for the job. Color-coded screwdrivers make it easier to differentiate the different-sized screwdrivers from each other, making them easier to use. If you just use one or two, it won’t be that big of a deal, but if you are a watchmaker that has all the screwdrivers in front of you, color-coded screwdrivers should almost be mandatory. Replaceable tips Take a look at our selection of sharpening tools handy to maintain your screwdriver heads (see link below) Bergeon Swiss Made Stainless Steel 3.00 mm Screwdriver with special knurled handle and ball bearing head. The big 18 mm diameter domed head design makes it easier to rest your palm on top and 8 mm diameter special knurled handle helps your fingers grip the body better, while the ball bearing inside the top of the head spins with ease as you unscrew tough and stubborn screws. Uses the stainless steel screwdriver blade 6899-M-300. Sizes of screwdrivers are .50 mm, .60 mm, .80 mm, 1.00 mm, 1.20 mm, 1.40 mm, 1.60 mm, 2.00 mm, 2.50 mm, and 3.00 mm. Bigger color coded top for ease of use without the screwdriver slipping from your finger tip while working. Also comes with replacement stainless steel blades for all screwdrivers.

Bergeon screwdriver sets are considered the Crème Della Crème of precision screwdrivers. An old favorite for generations of professional watchmakers, known for their extreme high quality.Bergeon is the ultimate brand for watch tools. It is the brand of choice for many professional watchmakers, and they also manufacture tools for many official service centers for an array of different watch brands. Depending on what you are screwing and if you are a novice, it may be a good idea to put tape on the surrounding areas of the screws to protect the watch just in case you accidentally slip. Find the perfect size screwdriver. Gently insert a screwdriver size that you believe fits. Once you have found the perfect screwdriver size that fits perfectly into the screw head and has little to no play, whilst also being able to rotate without touching any of the surrounding areas, you are good to go. Horotec screwdrivers are expensive, but they’re very high-quality. Rolex doesn’t provide them for their certified watchmakers for no reason. If you can afford it, go for it. Anthony from No BS Watchmaker indirectly convinced me to buy individual VOH screwdrivers because he talked about them in his watchmaking courses.